Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online education are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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